Bands & Artists

If you had seen the greatest drumset performers in the past, ranging from Buddy Rich all the way to Carl Palmer, you probably have realized that a long solo on the drumset is almost like a...

In 2008, Rolling Stone called Radiohead "the best live band in rock." With tickets often selling out within hours and scalpers illegally asking hundreds of dollars per ticket, sometimes the only...

The squeaky clean Disney boy band has made big waves in the music industry with hits like "Burning Up" and "When you Look Me in The Eyes." It may feel like you will never have...

Miley Cyrus started out as Hannah Montana but Miley Cyrus has moved up the ranks to become one of the most known teen stars of this decade. If you think it is impossible to meet Miley Cyrus, think...

MP3's are a digital media format that allows songs to be compressed at high quality (44100Hz) and be stored, transported and copied easily. MP3's can be played on a computer, an MP3 device, or...

Is your totally awesome musical group saddled with a totally forgettable name? Are you tired of struggling in obscurity while lame groups with catchy names get all the gigs and all the press? ...

A band tour manager is a very rewarding position that requires a lot more work than you might think at first. Tour managers are the band's saviour. They handle several different issues that the...

This "how to" will teach you how to be a myspace music artist. As myspace is one of the best ways to promote your music, you will need a myspace. Step by step way to get you started in...

Even in the age of the Internet, musicians still have dreams of signing a record deal with a major label. It is a good feeling to know that you have the backing of a large corporation behind you...

Although it sounds easy, learning how to pick songs to create a cd can be quite tough. Sure the process isn't anything new to you, but how to pick songs to create a cd for the right mood should be...

The rise in use of MP3 files as a means to listen and store music has been an excellent way for consumers and music lovers alike to collect their favorite tunes. Unfortunately, MP3’s found via the...

With the release on 09.09.09 of the complete digitally remastered Beatles music collection, you are now able to hear the Fab Four as never before. But where to begin? And what to listen for? ...

Reggae, a genre of music developed in Jamaica during the 1960s, draws its influences from Caribbean and African music, as well as American R&B. It borrows instrumentation from these styles and...

U2, known as the Band from Dublin, has been a fixture in the music scene for decades. Their official fan club, Propaganda, was founded in 1986 and continued until 2002 when a new online format was...

Posters are important promotional tools for music bands. They can be used to promote upcoming events and projects. You can also use band posters as gifts and souvenirs for your fans. If you are a...

Born to rock, ready to roll! You're losing faith in the recording industry, and signs of getting a record deal are slim. Who will you turn to? Yourself! I will show you how to take matters...

Seal, a well-known pop singer and songwriter, is the perfect example of a person who proves he can succeed in life in spite of ailments. Throughout his life, Seal has battled a disease that left...

Jive Records, named after a South African dance, is a U.S. record label located in New York city operating under the banner of the Zomba Music Group, as part of Sony BMG. The label is primarily...

Branding is an important aspect of the music business that is just now being explored by contemporary musicians. Through the use of themes and emotions, you can begin to mold your branding efforts...

Interviewing a celebrity can be a nerve-wracking experience. You might look up to this person or hear them on the radio. It can be intimidating to talk to them. However, remember that you are...

Sun Records was the musical home of legendary American icons Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and many more. Since its launch, Sun Records has secured its place in music...

The Grammy Awards are the most highly esteemed awards given in the recording arts industry. The awards are given out by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and are based on votes...

Music brings people and their worlds together. Whether online or at a record store, people love to seek out their favorite music. People will even search high and low for music that's from their...

To advertise your upcoming music event, make a visually striking poster to distribute around town. You will probably want to make the poster larger than a standard 8 1/2 inch-by-11 inch sheet of...

A question-and-answer format is supposed to mimic conversation. You can edit out "ers" and "ahs" and leave out redundancies, but the intent in posting your question and the interview subject's...

Music is everywhere on the internet these days. Many social networking sites have enabled bands and artists to share their music with millions of people all over the world. This phenomenon has...

To attain radio airplay you may either send promotional materials or pay a company to promote and submit your music. Options such as the digital format of your music and choosing to target...

Founded in 1960 by Berry Gordy Jr., Motown was a Detroit record label whose bands collectively defined modern soul music. The hit factory featured a primarily black roster that attained landmark...

Southern Gospel music brings joy and inspiration to many people around the United States. These groups travel throughout the country, singing and upflifting people through their music. You can...

You have probably had the experience where you wake up in the morning, and for some reason there is a song stuck in your head. You may sing in in the shower, or during breakfast and even on the...

You were surfing through the radio dial and you finally landed on a great song. Trouble is, you only got to enjoy the last half of it. Perhaps you thought, "Who sang that song? I've got to find...

Expressing yourself by writing songs can be personally fulfilling and creatively rewarding, but making the leap from writing songs as a form of self-expression to writing them with a view to...

Selling a music product consists mostly of selling recorded music or by selling products used to promote the artist or musicians who created the music. Mp3s, CDs, tour T-shirts and band stickers...

This article is on choosing a guitar amplifier. There are many different guitar amplifiers to choose from, and it all depends on what kind of sound you are looking for. There are solid state amps...

I will show you how to release a independent album online. It's a step by step way to your cd/mp3 album to the fans that want to hear you.

Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley were certainly kings in the jungle of music and pop culture. Unfortunately for them, their similarities didn’t provide them with the lion’s share of...

When Brooke Shields took the stage at Michael Jackson’s highly anticipated memorial service on Tuesday, her human face represented the embodiment of this amazing icon. Her connection with Michael...

The truth of the UK Music Business as it is today. You'll be competing with a mass of other bands all looking for someone to give them the next break. From inside the business, the reality of...

Have you ever wondered what it is like and how to smell like teen spirit? Well look no further. The following is a step-by-step guide to that vintage smell...

This article is about the fundamentals on how to grow and succeed as a successful music producer. You will learn the key elements one needs and how to go about getting them. You will also learn...

I recently just helped out a band that was just starting out with developing more stage presence, and the band, though they still have a long ways to go, has definitely improved how they interact...

Whether Paul McCartney is your favorite Beatle or not, he has an instantly recognizable face that is fun to draw. You can choose from the many phases of his career. There is the youthful moptop...

A DJ "drop" is a cued sample on a CD, vinyl record, MP3 sample or other audio file that is used to identify the DJ, a radio station or give hype to a DJ mix. A DJ "drop" can also be a sound...